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Jackson Munsey Obituary
Colonel Munsey was a 1954 graduate of the United States Military Academy - West Point. He served two tours in Vietnam as a special forces officer, where he was awarded the purple heart, two bronze stars, Defense Meritorious Service, Air Metal and many more. He served in numerous overseas posts to include Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Colonel Munsey enjoyed traveling the world. He was a car enthusiast, had a passion for animals and enjoyed helping family and friends with household projects. He loved sailing, the outdoors, and spending time with loved ones. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Cragin, Linda Johnson, Cynthia Carrell, Jillian Munsey and Elise Munsey; his son, Jack Jr.; his sister-in-law, Catherine Munsey; his nephew, Mark Munsey; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melissa Munsey and his brother, John W. Munsey.
Services will be held at 9:00 am on October 21, 2013, at Ft. Meyer Chapel with burial immediately following in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia, is assisting the family. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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September 17, 2013
Jack was my brother-in-law. I met him after becoming engaged to his brother John Wesley Munsey. I remember how great he looked in his West Point uniform and how impressed I was that someone from our small town had made it into West Point. He had a great sense of humor along with a great intelligence. I shall miss him. Cathryn Lamb Munsey
Elissa Adams
September 16, 2013
We extend our sincere condolences on the passing of my cousin Jack Munsey. I first met Jack when he arranged a Munsey family reunion in Pocahontas, VA and shared the Munsey genealogy that he worked so hard to complete. I'm sorry that I did not get to know Jack better but do know that he was a fine man. Our sincere condolences to Jack's children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Sincerely,
Elissa Munsey Adams (my dad was Harry Skidmore Munsey, Jack's dad's brother)
Elise Munsey
September 13, 2013
Thank you all for your kind words.
~Elise Munsey, daughter of Col. Jackson
Clayton Munsey
September 4, 2013
Col. Jackson Lee Munsey reached for greatness and achieved his goal. Born in a place where opportunities were few he must have worked incredibly hard to get into West Point and graduate; one of the highest honors in the United States. During difficult years he served this nation, in times of war and peace earning two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Jack told me his dad regretted teaching him how to hunt rabbits so well, but he made it home from the battlefields of SE Asia just the same. My sincere condolences to his children and friends; surely he will be missed. He was a true patriot and I regret not knowing him better. Rest in peace cousin. www.flickr.com/photos/bluebird218/4470012180/
Esther Williams
September 1, 2013
Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Harrison
September 1, 2013
I will miss you Col Munsey we were WestPoint buddies since my son is a cadet there. Rest In Peace my friend
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